Acupuncture and Treating psycho-emotional disorders
Even though Spring just around the corner, with the recent blizzard and unseasonably cold weather we’ve been experiencing, it’s not unusual to feel those “winter blues”. However, some people suffer from anxiety, depression, insomnia and other psycho-emotional disorders year-round. Whether you want to avoid medication, are thinking about tapering down, or are looking for complementary […]
The Parent Collective (Guest Blogger) : How a baby support group can work for you
From time to time, I choose to use a guest from my health network to post on my monthly blog. For those who don’t already know this, I work with a web of health providers and care takers, all of which are professionals I’m happy to refer to because either 1) I had a great […]
New Years 2017- Healthy Habits
“I’m going to eat healthier in 2017!” Does this sound familiar to you? For many of us, it does. Unfortunately, the statistics tell us that most people attempting similar New Year’s resolutions give up – after only TWO days of trying! Why do we make these food resolutions and not keep them? We all want to […]
Holidays and Overeating
No matter which holiday(s) you celebrate this season, the widespread amount of food, spirits and cheer is hard to miss. Most people in my sphere, whether friends, family or patients tend to indulge a little, or a lot between Thanksgiving and New Years. There’s no crime in it. You’ve got to live a little right? […]
Skiing– Injuries, and How Acupuncture can help
Skiing is but one example of how TCM – Traditional Chinese Medicine- can keep all winter athletes in medal winning shape! The Olympic dreams of even the recreational skier have been made, and lost due to untimely injuries on the slopes. Without question skiing is a very popular winter sport. Coupled with all that schussing […]
Cold and Flu Season, how Acupuncture can help
Cold and Flu season is here. That can mean stuffy noses, sore throats, fevers, chills, aches, pains, you name it! Here at Acupuncture RemediesTM, we sometimes get calls from patients cancelling their appointments because they are sick, when in fact that is the exact opposite of what they should be doing. It’s not always known, […]
FORGIVENESS – by guest blogger Brooke Emery
In light of the Hebrew New Year and the reflective holiday Yom Kippur, I invited my friend and spirit-preneur Brooke Emery to lend us some of her insightful words and message. This piece is not directly on topic with acupuncture, it does however provide wisdom and a perspective that all of us can rightfully benefit […]
L’Shana Tova (Happy New Year)
Flourless Honey-Almond Cake Honey and almonds flavor this simple (and gluten-free) cake. It’s lovely for afternoon tea or a spring holiday dessert. Be careful not to overbeat the egg whites—they should be white and very foamy, but not at all stiff or able to hold peaks. If you beat them too much, the cake […]
Labor preparation with Acupuncture
Birth can be a time of excitement and nervous emotion in anticipation of the upcoming labor and delivery and the arrival of a newborn baby. Helping the body prepare for this event can greatly increase your chances for a health labor and delivery. It is important to consider that it is not necessarily the length […]
The Best Summer Foods to Eat According to Traditional Chinese Medicine
This summer has been hot, hot, hot, and it’s not over yet! Many of us try to eat healthy year-round, but it can be a bigger challenge in the summer. We are out of the house more, taking vacations and weekends away, going to outdoor venues and fairs, barbecues with friends, and other activities laden […]